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Contact: GMIT at Letterfrack,

Co. Galway, Ireland

00353 95 41660

letterfrack@gmit.ie

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bachelor of Science in Furniture Conservation and Restoration

GA 972

Programme Duration: Three years full time

Furniture conservation and restoration is a very interesting profession concerned with various aspects of the preservation of wooden heritage objects and antiques. This dynamic programme equips graduates with a broad range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge.

Conservation students commence to work on real antiques with growing knowledge of conservation theory and methods. They are guided by lecturers with extensive experience from working in museums and private businesses. The practical work is complemented by a sound knowledge base of the development of furniture styles and their historic context. Students learn about applied science and techniques used in the examination of objects, and in the documentation of conservators work such as microscopy, photography, freehand and technical drawing using CAD software. Business studies provide a set of administrative skills required for the professional practise.

Through intense contacts with Irish and international conservation professionals the college will support advanced students to liaise with industry during a 14 week work placement.

Graduates find employment as conservators in public institutions such as museums, start their own business working on contract for private and public clients or as consultants in the various branches of the antique and heritage preservation field. The programme is adhering to international conservation and restoration training standards and the qualification equips graduates for employment for both the national and international markets.

GMIT at Letterfrack will deliver an add-on programme with a level 8 qualification, the Bachelor Honours Degree. Bachelor Honours Graduates can proceed to a Masters Degree (level 9). They may also progress to post-graduate studies at Universities in Europe and overseas.


For further information contact:
Programme Co-ordinator
Henning Schulze
T: 095 41 660
F: 095 41 112
E: henning.schulze@gmit.ie